PA/04772/26: proposed development seeks an outline development permission in Marsa
No. 83, Pinto Wharf, Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb c/w, Triq il-Mithna, Marsa
The proposed development seeks an outline development permission for a commercial hospitality development consisting of a new 4-star luxury hotel Class 3B together with an extension above the existing structure to ensure continuity with the adjacent buildings. The proposed building will feature a total of 12 levels, which include two basement levels (-01 and -02), a ground floor (level 00), and nine upper floors (levels 01 to 09). The hotel will accommodate 190 guest rooms across its standard and premium setback floors. Comprehensive ancillary facilities are integrated throughout the building, including a reception, staff rooms, waiting area, gym, and pool on the ground floor, a dedicated restaurant with outdoor seating on level 07, as well as storage, garage space, and back-of-house operations across the basement levels.
- Status
- Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request)
- Location
- No. 83, Pinto Wharf, Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb c/w, Triq il-Mithna, Marsa
- Locality
- Marsa
- Applicant
- ICI Ltd. Attn: Keith Attard Portughes
- Perit
- Perit Maurizio Ascione
- Application type
- Outline development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Hotel
- Height
- 9 floors
- Residential units
- 190
- Received
- 1 April 2026
- Validated
- 15 July 2026
- Published
- 15 July 2026
- Comments close
- 31 August 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around No. 83, Pinto Wharf, Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb c/w, Triq il-Mithna, Marsa
21 other applications within 300 m: 11 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted.
On Xatt l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused.
- PA/00680/25 Marsa: Renewal to PA/06901/16 - Proposed internal and external alterations to existing Class 4A offices and proposed extension at setback floor.
- PA/00611/21 Marsa: Proposed minor alterations to approved setback floor and proposed extension to existing Class 4A offices.
- PA/04212/21 Marsa: To construct a first-floor extension as an addition to an existing Class 4D premises, as already approved in PA04184/16. Proposal also includes minor…
- PA/01130/21 Marsa: Proposed slipway slope correction and formation of a side berth, quay surface maintenance repairs, installation of pontoons and other ancillary shore-side…
- PA/01040/25 Marsa: To erect meter room.
- PA/03248/22 Marsa: To demolish existing Class 5 warehouse while retaining existing facade and excavate below street level to form yard and install tanks to store bio-fuel…
- PA/03671/26 Marsa: Proposal includes: a) the use of two warehouses as Class 6A storage and distribution of meat (use within same class); b) proposed change of use one warehouse…
- PA/05659/25 Marsa: To convert Class 5A light industry to Class 5A light industry (food preparation) and minor internal alterations.
- PA/00964/23 Marsa: Internal and external alterations to premises including part-change of use from magazino to Class 5A light industry at mezzanine level and inclusion of new…
- PA/02022/24 Floriana: To sanction installation of fuel tank and ancillary facilities and bus wash facilities. Proposed upgrading of existing park and ride to include charging…
- PA/07243/26 Marsa: Sanctioning of variations to existing premises covered by PA2666/06 and PA7550/05; Class 6A warehouse and parking at ground floor; and Class 4A offices at…
- PA/04168/24 Marsa: Sanctioning of changes from permitted existing slab floor levels, first to fourth floor, and development of a Class 4A – office.
- PA/04168/23 Marsa: To sanction facade at fourth floor and amended apertures in lower floors as built. To sanction extension of fourth floor, to sanction amended internal wall…
- PA/04801/24 Floriana: Variation from the official building alignment.
- PA/01211/20 Marsa: To renew PA0646/15 consequent to PA permit PA01986/09 (to refurbish and upgrade the deep water quay as per attached project description statement. Amended…
More by Maurizio Ascione
- PA/07266/26 San Gwann: To demolish exsiting dwelling and construct a semi-detached villa and a fully detached villa with pools.
- PA/07255/26 Sliema: Renewal of PA6642/16 - Demolition of existing (derelict) structure, retention and reinstatement of facade and additional full floor to create 6 units.
- PA/06590/26 Gharb: Alterations to layout and design to four dwellings including four pools as approved in PA/07944/21, and the reinstatement of the tennis court as part of site…
- PA/06533/26 Rabat (Gozo): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool.
- PA/05568/26 Mellieha: Alterations to layout and design of bungalow marked as plot 03, as approved in PA/00412/14 and renewed as per PA/02196/20.
- PA/05473/26 Pieta: The project involves the demolition of the existing structure, and construction of a Class 3A Guesthouse. The proposal includes at ground floor level 0 a…
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- PA/05283/26 Swieqi: Proposed internal alterations to approved permit PA1315/24 including change from store to bedroom at basement level -1 and sanctioning of external minor…
- PA/05150/26 Xghajra: To excavate the site to the required depth to accommodate the construction of a two level underground car park designated for private vehicle use and…
- PA/03566/26 San Gwann: Alterations to layout and design of semi-detached villa, as approved in PA/03904/22.
- PA/02605/26 Gharghur: Restoration of facade as per Schedule 2- Type1.7 - changes to facade.
- PA/02551/26 Swieqi: Change of use to Class 4D restaurant.
- PA/02488/26 Swieqi: To demolish existing structure and construct car park (ancillary to adjacent Class 3A guesthouse PA4414/21).